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3. Is your hearing aid not working
properly? There are a few basic causes of
hearing aid malfunction that you may be
able to fix yourself!

4. To reduce these problems from happening again, we
have provided a few suggestions to help you at home. If
you are ever uncertain about handling your hearing aid,
contact your hearing healthcare professional!

5. In order for your hearing aid to
function properly, sound must be
able to enter the microphone,
travel through the circuitry within
the hearing aid and then exit into
the ear canal. The process of
sound travel can be easily
disrupted by obstructions,
equipment breakdowns or user
error.

6. Common hearing aid
problems:
If your hearing “whistles”
in the ear:
The device is blocked with
ear wax- change the wax
filter and brush device
clean with dry towel.

7. If the volume of your hearing
aid drops:
Low battery- replace the
battery
Moisture in device- put device
in drying box over night
The device is blocked with ear
wax- change the wax filter
and brush device clean with
dry towel.

8. If the hearing aid is not working at
all:
There is no battery in device-
insert new battery
The battery is dead- replace with
new battery
The battery door is not closed
completely- shut battery door.

9. If your hearing aid is difficult to
insert:
Use a small drop of lubricant to
smear, like Oto-Ease, on the hearing
aid portion inserting your hearing aid
If your hearing aid hurts your ear:
The device is not properly
positioned- remove device and re-
insert it.